Consider the following statements:
1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the governor of a state in any court during his term of office
2. Emoluments and allowances of the governor of a state shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct:
This questions was previously asked in
UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2018)
Both 1 and 2
Correct AnswerNeither 1 nor 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Article 361 of the Constitution like the President give protection to Governors, No criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any court during his term of office.
Article 158: Conditions of Governor Office provides that the emoluments and allowances of the Governor shall not be diminished during his term of office.
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By: Abhipedia